A.J. Jacobs wrote Thanks a Thousand: A Gratitude Journey. Jacobs, like so many of us, enjoys his morning cup of coffee. He set out to thank all of those who help
Management
The Elephant in the Room
As a new school year gets under way, some of us may also be making the move back to the office on some level. Unfortunately, our opportunity for a fresh
Scorpions Sting
A number of years ago, I was meeting for the first time a principal of a vendor. Our business had just over a year under its belt. His business was
High Marks at Hiring
If you saw a job posting that read, “Men wanted for Hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition
Who’s the Boss?
In the mid-80s there was a sitcom starring Tony Danza. Danza played the part of a retired major league baseball player turned live in housekeeper for a divorced, female advertising
Create Your Constitution
Canada and the US celebrate the origination of their respective nationhood in close proximity. We’re approaching America’s 245th anniversary and yesterday we celebrated the 154th for Canada. Each country established
Addition by Subtraction
Canada is known for its winters. Many of the sports we take pride in and do well at involve sliding on slippery, icy surfaces. I’m not proud to admit that
API – Assume Positive Intent
Our work days seem to involve more and more software applications. We’re constantly logging in to one application or another in order to function. Whether it’s an organizational chat application,
Common Sense Nonsense
Earlier this year we sold our home. We met with our lawyer to sign papers as part of the sale process. At the time of signing he asked us if
Hacking Evolution
A couple of questions for you as we get started. Over the past year have you had times where you have answered “yes” to any of the following six questions?